I agree that the focus shouldn't only be short term, just pointing out the reality of the situation. If you were in their shoes I'm sure you'd feel the same way- it's hard to think long term when your job is on the line.
Still think you're way too concerned with finding a practice squad guy- the odds of one being their starter of the future are spectacularly low (never mind being a better option to win games this year). If Orton stinks, they'll go back to EJ.
The squabbles that blew up publically with the FO and Morone spelled their doom IMHO. I think they are in trouble so I felt the signing of Orton was grasping at straws.
Full disclosure.
I live in Colorado. I'm not a Bronco fan I'm a Browns fan but I'm not rooting against the Bills. I think that is bush to root against teams and it doesn't matter if you root for against a team they will win or lose regardless but I have been following the Bills and I would like to see them succeed because Ralph Wilson supported Browns fans when our former owner screwed us out of our team so I will always root for the Bills when they don't play the Browns.
The point is I've followed Kyle Orton for a long time and got to see plenty of him. He is as I've stated. He will look good. I don't think he's a bad QB I actually like his ability to move the ball and post good stats but he found a way, not to lose, but to simply not-win ball games.
The problem that will happen is he will look good, he won't look as bad as EJ. He will look competent and he'll post good stats and keep things close but he's not the answer. He's a mirage, he's a rear view mirror. You will think you're closer than objects like the post season appear.
I honestly think it is a better idea to find a developmental guy and I think David Fales is actually a very interesting guy. He looked darn good in the preseason, much better than I imagined. I would take a shot and sign him off Chicago's practice squad and if/when the Bills are out of it later in the season I'd pull the trigger and go with him.
Right now, Orton is the only option so he's the best but I think its a wasted season if you push all chips in on Kyle Orton. I've seen him plenty, I don't dislike him and I do not think he's a bad QB but I can say with clarity that he's not the answer.